A new paper from our group, published today in Nature Metabolism, shows that the preference for alcohol intake is due to the generation of fructose in the body that occurs after drinking. Furthermore, alcohol induced liver disease (such as fatty …
Podcast – BackedBriScience podcast on the Role of Fructose in Metabolic Disease
We talked about fructose as a nutrient that is especially good at triggering hunger and food intake, and to cause obesity and insulin resistance. Check out the podcasts here: Spotify Apple Podcasts
Reminder – Speaking Engagement at the Kick Sugar Summit with Florence Christopher on October 7th
I will be speaking on October 7th on the relationship of excess sugar intake with dementia. There are many other speakers as well so I expect a very informative conference. This is a free summit on sugar and the mayhem …
Announcement – Speaking at the Kick Sugar Summit in October
Please join the Kick Sugar Summit between October 2nd and 12th. Everyday there are many interesting speakers, and I will be speaking on October 7th. My talk will focus on the role of sugar in Alzheimer’s disease and behavioral disorders. …
Podcast – Brain Ponderings with Dr. Mark Mattson
An engaging discussion on Mark Mattson’s Podcast, Brain Ponderings on the role of sugar and fructose in behavioral disorders and dementia. Mattson is a highly cited neuroscientist with great insights, and the topic is relevant to everyone. Compelling evidence shows …
Podcast – Dr. Rick Johnson & Neil Gyte on Appetite, Chronic Disease, and the Damaging Impact of Sugar
We all know sugar isn’t great for our health. But is all sugar created equal? In this eye-opening podcast, we speak with the team from RxSugar. Their company creates and promotes a healthy sugar called allulose. Yes, a healthy sugar! …
Summit – Quit Sugar Summit with Mike Collins
Quit Sugar Summit with Mike Collins This is a free summit (register at https://quitsugarsummit.com) that includes a large number of speakers who are talking on sugar and its role in food addiction and metabolic health. It is led by Mike …
Podcast – The Lancet Omission: Is Ignoring Nutrition Prevention Bad Science?
Recently the Lancet issued a report on the risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease, but did not consider diet as a major risk factor, which is a serious omission. This podcast contains interviews with experts on the key role of bad …
Podcast – With Jesse Chappus from the Ultimate Health Podcast
The good and the bad. Fructose as a driver of obesity but also important for survival of animals. And a new sugar, allulose, that looks like fructose but seems to be protective. Watch the podcast here.